Epic Games purchase makers of Easy Anti-Cheat

Epic Games, the makers of Jazz Jackrabbit 2 and bona fide cultural phenomenon Fortnite Battle Royale, have purchased the corporate behind cheat-smashing software program Easy Anti-Cheat. Epic already use Kamu’s instruments in Fortnite, and now they personal the entire dang firm. Kamu say they’ll nonetheless work with different builders and game engines, not simply Epic’s stuff. And Epic say they’ll use this chance to befriend extra Finns.

“Building and launching games today is incredibly challenging, and only half the battle,” Epic CEO Tim Sweeney stated in today’s announcement. “Kamu’s tools for managing live games help developers grow and sustain their games successfully after launch. At Epic, we succeed when developers succeed!”

Cos, y’know, Epic make Unreal Engine and all. Their enterprise is partially depending on UE games doing effectively (although maybe considerably much less so since Fortnite grew to become the most important factor this aspect of soccer). I’d not be too stunned to see Epic add an official anti-cheat choice to Unreal Engine.

Easy Anti-Cheat is Kamu’s best-known product, being utilized in games together with Absolver, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Hunt: Showdown, Paladins, Realm Royale, Rust, Smite, and Warhammer: Vermintide 2. But they do additionally make instruments for gameplay analytics and neighborhood administration. Being owned by Epic received’t cease they from working with others, they are saying, and the corporate will “continue to expand its services in support of all customers and all of the engines they’ve chosen.”

Sweeney provides that “Kamu’s team and tools have been key to building a vibrant Fortnite multiplayer experience that’s fair for all players.” Oh yeah? And if it’s so truthful, how come I die a lot? Checkmate that QED, Mr. Sweeney.

Epic additionally observe that their “new presence in Helsinki will serve as a base for recruiting technology, engine, and online service developers in Finland.” They’ve already acquired a studio over the border in Sweden, however who wouldn’t need extra Scandinavians? Loveable bunch of scamps.